Sands Casino to offer new type of entertainment: For children, as adults play

January 06, 2014|By John J. Moser, Of The Morning Call

Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, which already has one of the busiest music venues in the world with its Sands Bethlehem Event Center, and offers nightclub performers in its Molton Lounge, will soon offer a new type of entertainment: For children.

Kids Quest children's entertainment centers, which operates 19 Kids Quest locations and eight Cyber Quest locations nationwide – nearly all at casinos – announced today it will open a center at the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem this spring.

Founded in 1992, Kids Quest is a family-owned business that, for an hourly fee, lets ages 6 weeks to 12 years play in a safe and secure environment under the care of trained staff members.

In addition, children ages 6 weeks to 29 months have a special place called the Tiny Tot Room that offers interaction with other children and staff members while playing with developmentally appropriate toys and activities.

Kid-friendly snacks and meals are available for an additional fee.

Kids Quest is open every day of the year and is available to celebrate birthdays, special occasions or group events.

"We are so pleased to offer our loyal patrons a safe and engaging recreation option for their children while they enjoy dining, shopping and entertainment at our property," Sands Bethlehem President Robert DeSalvio said in a release.

"This collaboration will bring a new level of guest services to the families and retail shoppers who frequent Sands Bethlehem, and allow them peace of mind knowing that their kids are having just as much fun as they are."

Troy Dunkley, chief operating officer of Quest/Cyber Quest, said in the release, "The opportunity to bring our concepts to a new market with Sands, a respected industry leader, is quite a privilege. With the support of the Sands team and our level of industry experience, we are confident this project will be a very successful venture for all parties involved and provide an outstanding service to the people of the area."

KidsQuest says it employs more than 500 people and serves more than 800,000 children annually.